Deuteronomy 19:7 nasb — "Therefore, I command you, saying, 'You shall set aside three cities for yourself.'

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""Therefore, I command you, saying, 'You shall set aside three cities for yourself.'"

— Deuteronomy 19:7, NASB

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Deuteronomy 19 — Context

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"Now this is the case of the manslayer who may flee there and live: when he kills his friend unintentionally, not hating him previously--

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as when a man goes into the forest with his friend to cut wood, and his hand swings the axe to cut down the tree, and the iron head slips off the handle and strikes his friend so that he dies--he may flee to one of these cities and live;

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otherwise the avenger of blood might pursue the manslayer in the heat of his anger, and overtake him, because the way is long, and take his life, though he was not deserving of death, since he had not hated him previously.

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"Therefore, I command you, saying, 'You shall set aside three cities for yourself.'

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"If the LORD your God enlarges your territory, just as He has sworn to your fathers, and gives you all the land which He promised to give your fathers--

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if you carefully observe all this commandment which I command you today, to love the LORD your God, and to walk in His ways always--then you shall add three more cities for yourself, besides these three.

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"So innocent blood will not be shed in the midst of your land which the LORD your God gives you as an inheritance, and bloodguiltiness be on you.

Deuteronomy 19:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 19:7 say?
Deuteronomy 19:7 in the NASB reads: “"Therefore, I command you, saying, 'You shall set aside three cities for yourself.'”
Where is Deuteronomy 19:7 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 19:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 19, verse 7.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 19:7.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 19:7 in?
Deuteronomy 19:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 19:7?
Deuteronomy 19:7 reads (NASB): “"Therefore, I command you, saying, 'You shall set aside three cities for yourself.'” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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